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Suffolk Adult Learning Service

Suffolk County Council · Local authority

In brief

Suffolk County Council has announced plans to buy training and education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £4,570,780 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 2 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 28 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Suffolk County Council intends to appoint a contractor(s) with relevant experience and proven track records to deliver the Adult Learning Service (19+) contract for the period 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2028, with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, subject to funding. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding SCC receives from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) for the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for learners aged 19+. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the DWP Funding Rules.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 044718-2026

About the buyer

Suffolk County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

80

Awards

40

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From notice 044718-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.